Description
Elevate your meals with this delightful Pioneer Woman Cornbread Stuffing Recipe, perfect for family gatherings and cozy weeknight dinners. This savory stuffing features golden, crumbly cornbread mixed with aromatic herbs, garlic, and buttery vegetables. Baked to perfection, it boasts a crisp top and a soft, flavorful interior that complements any main dish beautifully.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- ½ cup all-purpose or whole wheat flour
- ¾ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt or buttermilk
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 4 celery stalks, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In one bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, salt, baking powder. In another bowl, whisk eggs, yogurt (or buttermilk), milk until smooth.
- Mix both mixtures until just combined. Pour into a greased baking pan and bake for 35–40 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow cornbread to cool before crumbling into small pieces.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion and celery in olive oil until softened. Add garlic near the end.
- In a large bowl, combine crumbled cornbread with sautéed vegetables and add herbs and seasonings. Gradually mix in milk until desired consistency is reached.
- Transfer stuffing into a buttered baking dish and cover with foil; bake at 325°F for about 30 minutes. Remove foil for the last 10 minutes if you prefer a crispy top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Use fresh herbs for enhanced flavor. Adjust moisture by adding more milk if needed. Experiment with add-ins like nuts or dried fruits for added texture.